British Prime Minister Theresa May and Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson. He said the government would make "a Titanic success" of Brexit and one wag in the audience reminded Johnson that "it sank" | Jack Taylor/Getty Images

Theresa May pokes fun at George Osborne

Prime minister named Politician of the Year, Boris Johnson wins Comeback of the Year and makes ‘Titanic’ gaffe.

British Prime Minister Theresa May donned a hard hat and high-visibility jacket to receive an award from George Osborne, whom she sacked as chancellor.

May was named Politician of the Year by the conservative Spectator magazine and picked up the award on Wednesday evening from Osborne, who became known for wearing the hat and jacket combination during visits to construction sites and factories.

May also cracked a joke at the expense of Craig Oliver, head of communications for David Cameron, her predecessor in Downing Street, and who was given a knighthood by his former boss.

“I’m particularly pleased to see Craig Oliver is here tonight. Sorry, Sir Craig … I understand that in his book about the [EU] referendum campaign, Craig says that, when he heard the result of the referendum, he walked out of the office, he walked into Whitehall and he started retching violently,” she said.

“I have to say: I think we all know that feeling. Most of us experienced it too. When we saw his name on the resignation honors list.”